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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.30, 1,245.69 and 706.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.30, 1,245.69 and 706.74 is: 974.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.30 : 1,245.69 = 706.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.30/1,245.69 = 706.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.30x = 1,245.69 × 706.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.30x = 880,378.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,378.95/903.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.63

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